Sayed Javad Alavi vs Pouya Idani
Sayed Javad Alavi (39, IM, IRI) and Pouya Idani (31, GM, IRI) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Alavi leads the classical series 2–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2594, the Elo model gives Idani a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2594 (Δ -148)
With Sayed Javad Alavi as white
23% Sayed23% draw54% Pouya
With Pouya Idani as white
16% Sayed19% draw65% Pouya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sayed Javad Alavi | Pouya Idani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446 | 2594-8 |
| Peak rating | 2493 · Jul 2007 | 2647 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 20 | 27 |
| World rank now | #1,215 | #173 |
| World rank peak | #800 | #101 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 625 | 1,496 |
| Months active | 219 | 193 |
| % white wins | 58% | 55% |
| % black wins | 50% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2580 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 118 |
Best Win
Sayed Javad Alavi
Pouya Idani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sayed Javad Alavi
Pouya Idani